Final report of the Small Working Group on Data (SWG Data)

The Small Working Group on Data (SWG Data) met four times in 2025 (28 April, 4 June, and 12 August and 23 October 2025) via WebEx. The group, chaired by Karolina Molla Gazi (EU), advanced the development of the NPFC Scientific Committee (SC) database, including database architecture, user roles, confidentiality provisions, and harmonized templates. The SWG also reviewed the draft Conservation and Management Measure (CMM) on Minimum Data Standards, consolidating feedback from Members. Significant progress was achieved on defining data types, developing reference code lists, and outlining implementation steps.